An analysis of research collaboration in personalized medicine between European and Latin American and Caribbean countries has been conducted in order to identify significant aspects allowing such collaboration. It aims to comprehend strategic issues for establishing research collaborations in personalized medicine between the two regions, as well…

Background: People with intellectual disabilities in Flanders (Belgium) often rely on their direct support professionals (DSPs) to engage in meaningful activities. While structured approaches exist to guide engagement, limited insight is available into the specific support DSPs need in practice. Methods: A descriptive qualitative study was…

Despite the documented benefits of nature-based learning (NBL), research around the use of NBL with autistic children from a strengths-based perspective remains sparse. To understand how practitioners perceive the experience of engaging in NBL with autistic children, we interviewed 14 practitioners from the United States, United Kingdom, and…

This article reports on an exploratory study investigating the extent to which affordance-based lesson planning is feasible and useful in pre-service teacher education. After using both affordance-based and outcomes-based lesson plans, trainee teachers in North Macedonia participated in both a survey and interviews. Respondents found both types of…

This study seeks to explore and understand the Bhutanese secondary school teacher's perception of increased Continuous Formative Assessment (CFA) weightings and the associated opportunities and challenges. Grounded on pragmatism, this study employed an explanatory sequential mixed methods design. The quantitative and qualitative data were…

Limited research has existed regarding general education teachers' perception of self-efficacy in teaching in the inclusive classroom in Central Ghanaian schools where performance outcomes fall below government standards. The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine general education teachers' perceptions of self-efficacy regarding the…

Research identifying the core features of Growth Mindset Pedagogy (GMP) in Chinese mathematics education is limited. This is also the first time we have examined the barriers to implementing GMP. We used semi-structured interviews to collect data. By analyzing the interview data, we identified four core features of GMP in mathematics classrooms:…

Online learning has enabled universal access to higher education, eliminating obstacles such as employment, geographical location, and other disruptions. However, the transition from traditional classroom settings to online classes without any prior knowledge or training can be a significant challenge. This study investigated students' experiences…

Background: There is little research that has examined what support strategies are effective to help adults with intellectual disabilities take their prescribed medication correctly. The aim of the study was to gain an understanding of the barriers and supports that contribute to adults with intellectual disabilities self-managing their prescribed…

Background and Aims: The internet and social media are increasingly accessible to people with intellectual disabilities, offering significant benefits but also posing unique challenges and risks. This study aimed to explore the online experiences of adults with intellectual disabilities in England. Methods: An accessible survey was conducted from…

Background: Outdoor play supports physical and psychological health among children and early adolescents (EA; ages 10-14). However, most research to date has focused on younger children (under 10), leaving a gap in understanding the specific barriers and facilitators of outdoor play for EA. Objective: This study investigated parental perspectives…

Today, there is much more emphasis on research concerning factors affecting college students' decisions to study abroad than on factors influencing their initial interest in doing so. This paper, therefore, focuses on the latter, examining the determinants of students' initial interest in global learning based on a survey conducted at a university…

Purpose: The study is aimed at analyzing the perceptions of students and teachers regarding the effectiveness of massive open online courses (MOOCs) on learning efficiency of students and also evaluating MOOCs as an ideal tool for designing a blended model for education. Design/methodology/approach: The analysis was carried out by using the data…

The rise of flipped learning in higher education has become apparent along with technological advances. Higher education must stay up with cutting-edge pedagogy and cognitive sciences to guarantee inclusive and equitable quality education for all students and to equip them with current knowledge and applicable skill sets for lifelong learning.…

This study aims to explore the implications of using AI-generative tools (tools for generative AI (GAI)) in teaching and learning practices in higher education settings. This exploratory study employs a mixed-methods approach. Data was collected through focus-group discussions, participants' reflections and questionnaires. The participants of this…